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dullness

[duhl-nis] / ˈdʌl nɪs /




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In fact, the film’s dullness only underscores the significance of this transition.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

It feels like a petty grievance—yet another example of greatness being conflated with dullness.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Excessive coloring of the hair to lighten the color can cause damage to the hair shaft leading to dullness, increased hair fragility, and breakage.

From National Geographic Aug. 22, 2023

In the role of the younger Bucky, Alexandre Gonin finds a sense of awkward seriousness that never tips over into dullness.

From New York Times Mar. 26, 2023

But Matt still fought against the dullness that threatened to overwhelm him.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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